This crispy and juicy Garlic Butter Wings recipe is a touchdown! With just 10 minutes of prep time, they will be the star appetizer at your next game day watch party.
Lay the thawed chicken wings in a single row on a wire rack inside of a baking sheet and place uncovered in the refrigerator for several hours, or up to 1 day. If you do not have time to do this, dry the wings thoroughly with a paper towel.
2 pounds chicken wings
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Mix the baking powder, salt, onion powder, and black pepper in a small bowl.
1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Place the wings in a large bowl and toss them with baking powder mixture until they are evenly coated.
Return them back to the wire rack and bake them in the oven for 20-30 minutes.
When they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) turn them over and broil them on HIGH for 2-3 minutes, or until golden and crispy. (The final internal temperature should be at least 165°F.) Check them frequently so they do not burn.
While broiling the chicken, melt the butter in a skillet. Add the garlic and red pepper and saute for about a minute, until the garlic is soft and aromatic. Be careful not to scorch the garlic.
½ cup salted butter, 2 tablespoons minced garlic , ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
Remove the chicken from the oven and transfer to a clean large bowl.
Pour the butter sauce over cooked wings and toss to coat.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired.
Chopped parsley
Notes
Note: This serves 2 people as an entree.Keep leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.Reheat in a 350°F (177°C) oven for about 10 minutes, or in the air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 7-8 minutes.